Overview for Illinois

One of the strictest states in the U.S. Illinois was the last state to implement the right to carry, and does not honor the permits of any other states.

Illinois requires an FOID (Firearm Owner Identification) to purchase and to own any firearm. More information on FOID card is available here. There is a mandatory 72 hour waiting period on handguns and a 24 hour on long guns. Law enforcement officers and firearm dealers are exempt from the waiting period.